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The path to get an education isn’t always easy. Imagine walking through rough terrain and dangerous or unhealthy conditions just to get to school. That’s the reality for many students in the U.S. and around the world. Despite these challenges, they pursue their education with joy and hope, day after day.

This October, you’re invited to join our "Steps for Students" walkathon challenge in solidarity with our students. Move 31 miles–one for each day of the month–and fundraise to support buildOn's work to unite communities through service and education and ignite a more equitable future.

Why Walk?

Show your solidarity: Walk in support of our students and the incredible lengths they go to to get an education.

Make a difference: The funds you raise will help us build schools in countries with high rates of poverty and illiteracy and support our U.S. students' efforts to serve and transform their communities.

Inspire others: Share your journey and encourage others to join the movement!

How to Participate:

Click “Fundraise” to get your personal fundraising page set up. Then, walk 31 miles throughout October at your own pace–walk a mile a day or several at once! Share your story and fundraising page with your network to help us reach our $40,000 goal.

Your efforts will help us build new schools so students don’t need to travel long distances to get an education. It will also help us equip communities with the tools to become places where children and adults can learn and thrive.

Join buildOn this October and walk in solidarity with students around the world. Every step you take, every dollar you raise, brings us closer to a more equitable future.

Don’t want to walk? You can still get involved! Donate whatever you can to help us reach our $40,000 goal and build a world where everyone has access to a quality education.

Steps for Students

This October, fundraise and walk, run, or roll 31 miles in solidarity with buildOn students who will stop at nothing to get an education.

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